The Senate voted 84-8 to advance a bipartisan housing bill that previously cleared the House by a 396-13 margin, putting the measure closer to President Donald Trump’s desk.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
The Senate took a major step Thursday toward passing a bipartisan housing package, voting overwhelmingly to advance legislation that has already received broad support in the House.
Senators voted 84-8 to move the bill forward, signaling that the measure is likely to pass easily when it comes up for a final vote.
The package would then move closer to President Donald Trump’s desk, though the exact timeline for final passage remains unclear.
The House approved the housing bill in May by a similarly lopsided 396-13 margin, reflecting unusually broad bipartisan agreement on the need to address housing supply and affordability.
The House vote followed earlier Senate action on a previous version of the measure, which advanced 89-10.
The House version of the bill primarily included incentives aimed at encouraging construction of multifamily housing, including duplexes.
The Senate’s 84-8 procedural vote indicates the legislation has support well beyond the simple majority needed for passage and is positioned to clear the chamber unless unexpected objections delay action.
Housing affordability and supply shortages have remained major concerns across the country, with lawmakers from both parties seeking ways to encourage new construction.
The bill’s strong margins in both chambers suggest Congress may be close to sending Trump a bipartisan housing measure, though Senate leaders have not yet provided a final schedule for completing the vote.
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